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Better Partners. Better Products. Better Outcomes.Success from initial concept through final delivery with Vulcraft
Construction is a demanding and complex industry. No two projects are exactly alike.
Vulcraft has spent over 70 years assessing
potential challenges and developing
innovative and efective solutions that produce positive results.
Our history of progressive business and product
solutions has allowed Vulcraft to consistently
provide exceptional service. At one point in
Vulcraft’s history, when the lack of reliable
sources of raw steel was adversely hindering the
ability to supply products to our customers, we
made the remarkable yet costly decision to build
our own steel mill to alleviate the problem.
We believe this type of unwavering commitment
is paramount in remaining the leader in the
industry, and you can rely on Vulcraft to provide
this unequaled level of service. No one can do
what Vulcraft does, because we’ve perfected
what we do over time. We have overcome the
challenges of yesterday and will continue to
grow to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
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At Vulcraft, behind everything we do is our desire to achieve better outcomes through innovation and collaboration.
By leveraging our advanced detailing technology and better,
more innovative products, we have what it takes to get the job
done right. And we’re committed to being the best partners
we can be at every stage of the project. With our local sales
teams, assured steel supply, just-in-time leet and vetted carrier service, we have the people in place to deliver.
This all adds up to a measurable competitive advantage when
bidding projects. The level of commitment to our customers
is what diferentiates Vulcraft and is ingrained in our culture.
The collective purpose is to help you get things done right
the irst time, with quality products, in fewer steps, with less manpower, giving you the reassurance that Vulcraft will
deliver a better outcome.
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Vulcraft customer serviceVulcraft Customer Service
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Experienced enough to help. Close enough to care.
The sales team from Hoover, AlabamaOne of our highly trained teams ready to assist you
from concept through delivery.
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Sales teams where they make sense, near you
At Vulcraft, being local allows us to get
to know the people and companies we do
business with. Call on a Vulcraft sales team
representative, and it turns out you probably
know them. They are part of the community
you live and work in. They’re not in a call
center several states away or even outside
the country.
We believe our sales team is an extension
of your company. They’re there where
you need them, when you need them.
Ready to work together and go the extra
mile – proving that better partners lead to
better outcomes.
And because they’re local, they can
respond quickly to issues and typically
be in the ield within a day, reducing costly time delays.
Our experienced and highly trained staf can shave valuable time of your project from initial concept through inal delivery and work directly with architects and
engineers with preliminary designs and
unique proile situations.
Our sales teams are the face of our
company and exemplify the ethical
culture Vulcraft was founded on.
The high level of assurance and trust
they build with customers helps ensure
success time and time again.
Ecospan® is the right it for multistory construction. The Ecospan® Composite Floor System provides open web structural components with a
lighter weight composite design for elevated loor construction. It uses a unique coniguration of components with high strength-to-weight ratios that allow for longer spans, shallower loor depths, greater rigidity and enhanced performance – without sacriicing aesthetics.
here is no substitute for experience. Our experienced and highly
trained staf can shave valuable time of your project from initial concept
phase through inal delivery.
Always there to assist.Sales teams can respond
quickly to issues and
typically be in the ield within a day, reducing
costly time delays.
PROJECT MANAGER
ARCHITECT
STEEL FA BRICA
Technology is a time saver. Enhanced project worklow is a game-changer.
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Vulcraft is committed to changing the way we plan, design
and construct buildings by implementing advanced technologies
at every phase of the project. Our detailing software and related services can streamline communication and collaboration
through the design-build process – which makes coordinating
with other trades easier and more eicient. Our unique solutions can enable architects, engineers, fabricators, contractors,
construction managers and building owners/occupants to
achieve greater eiciency and insight. Vulcraft is your partner for solutions that blend technical innovations with practical features
to solve today’s business challenges. Together, we can achieve
transformative results.
And our Project Managers are a big part of those results. They ensure that every detail after the sale is taken care of –
giving you peace of mind and allowing your projects to prosper. We assign each job a dedicated Project Manager to provide post-sale communication and collaboration, ofer more accurate, up-to-date delivery information, and make certain the completed
project is a success. Your Vulcraft Project Manager will regularly review the scheduling and delivery needs for your project to ensure all is in order and on time – because we know the
importance of providing what you need, when you need it.
Vulcraft Technology
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DETAILER
STEEL FA BRICATOR
ERECTOR OWNER/DEVELOPER
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What does this mean to me?FOR THE OWNER/DEVELOPER On-time joist & deck deliveries keep the project on track.
FOR THE ARCHITECT Architects can see models that assist in project communication
and early clash detection.
FOR THE ENGINEER Value engineering is easier with local sales oices and BIM models.
FOR THE FABRICATOR Most of what Vulcraft does is for the beneit of the Fabricator to save time.
FOR THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR Integrated Project Delivery with BIM modeling speeds up and clariies construction communication.
FOR THE ERECTOR 3D modeling makes it much easier to understand complicated assemblies.
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Pushing the envelope is in our pedigree.
The more accurate. The less trouble. With Innovative technology like Trimble, you get uncompromised
precision and eliminate costly mistakes and revisions on your projects.
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Innovation where it counts, the bottom line
As the leader in the industry, we understand
that you have to keep pushing forward
and continuously ind ways to improve. Whether that’s discovering more eicient ways to operate, ofering higher quality materials at lower costs, or completely
revolutionizing the industry with
groundbreaking products. We’re used
to progress. We’ve been evolving
and innovating since our inception.
It’s why what began as a steel fabricator
in post-war America has evolved
through the decades to become one
of the nation’s most technologically
advanced manufacturers of steel joists and steel decking.
It’s that determination to constantly improve
and push the boundaries that keeps us at
the top of our industry after all these years.
Because unrelenting innovation produces
better products. Whether it’s an entirely
new ofering, or the integration of new technology into an already existing product –
our innovation yields better outcomes.
You don’t have to look far for evidence of Vulcraft’s ingenuity and prowess.
You see it in skylines of rural towns and urban cityscapes, you feel it in the way
we do business.
But the driving force behind the innovation
is our customers. We take great pride in
being able to ofer our valued customers an experience unmatched by any other
in the industry. After all, it’s our unrivaled
commitment to our customers that really
sets us apart from the competition.
Aways there when you need us. Our 11 strategically located
Vulcraft/Verco manufacturing
facilities can quickly reach
job site locations in the
continental U.S. and Canada.
Eiciency that pays.Vulcraft has evolved through the
decades to become one of the
nation’s most technologically
advanced manufacturers of steel
joists and steel decking.
PunchLok® II speeds up the build time. The PunchLok® II system is perfect for buildings of all sizes, but its ease of installation works especially well for
warehouses, distribution centers and other large buildings – saving you valuable time, money and manpower in
the process. PunchLok® II requires minimum efort on the part of the operator, yields higher shear values and ofers consistent side lap connections every time. It’s just another example of how our innovation makes it easier on you.
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Where innovation meets ingenuity.
Vulcraft innovation at workPunchLok® II saves time, money & manpower.
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DOVETAIL DECKING
Vulcraft is on the forefront of form, function
and afordability with the DoveTail Deck line. The system acts as both a ceiling and a deck,
which saves you time and money while still
outperforming the competition. It’s just another
example of our innovation at work for you.
PUNCHLOK® II
We saw a better way to install steel roofs and
decks. A process that could save time, money and
manpower. Our solution? The PunchLok® II system.
PunchLok® II requires minimal efort on the part of the operator, yields higher shear values and ofers consistent side lap connections every time –
all while saving you valuable time and money.
Our innovation makes it easier on you.
Leveraging technology and forward thinkingIt’s crucial to constantly push the boundaries in product innovation. To give our
customers the tools to get the job done better than ever before. Because better products produce better outcomes. Our pioneering eforts in product development make satisfying your needs simple, efective and afordable.
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ECOSPAN®
Forge ahead of industry expectations with Ecospan®.
This groundbreaking sustainable looring system boasts a remarkably high strength-to-weight ratio that allows for
longer spans, shallower loor depths, greater rigidity and enhanced performance – all while surpassing industry
standards for safety, sound and ire ratings. And the patented self-drilling Shearlex® fasteners make installation
quick and easy, saving you time, manpower and money.
COMPLEX COMPOSITE CAPABILITIES
Vulcraft has the capability to perform on larger,
more intricate composite steel deck projects.
From high rises and hospitals to stadiums, airports
and casinos – there’s no project too daunting for the
Vulcraft team. We utilize our specialized products
and services, leverage our leading-edge technology,
apply value-added engineering techniques, and provide project management and job site support throughout
the entire process to ensure your project is completed on
time, stays within budget and produces the best outcome.
STRUCTURAL CELLULAR
CEILING/DECK
Strength, aesthetics, versatility, afordability. Our Structural Cellular Ceiling/Deck ofers a little bit of everything. Economical and easy to use, our
system gives you a clean, lush look. Plus, it’s incredibly sound absorbent – absorbing up to 80%
of sound that strikes the ceiling. Whether it’s used for
interior ceilings, soits or exterior metal roofs, you can trust that it will perform up to your expectations.
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When it comes to the complex, you can count on Vulcraft.Vulcraft proudly contributed in the construction of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Vulcraft deliverspeace of mind.
Vulcraft’s industry-leading deliveryHighly knowledgeable, experienced and responsible.
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Deliveries when you expect them – on time
Products and savings deliveredWith 11 strategically placed plants
across North America and Canada,
we can deliver to many job sites
quickly, providing you with reduced
freight costs.
From our own leet east of the Rockies, to our vetted carriers west of the Rockies
– Vulcraft delivers. Our knowledgeable,
experienced and responsible drivers
have worked in the industry for years and
understand the importance of getting
there on time. And with that understanding
comes conidence and peace of mind. Peace of mind knowing that you’ve
partnered with the best in the business and
that your materials will be delivered right
when you need them, wherever you need
them – ensuring a successful outcome no
matter the project.
We’re everywhere. With 11 plants
strategically scattered across
North America, we’re never too far
from you and your building needs.
Each of our facilities ofers a wide range of Vulcraft products, so you’ll
always have exactly what you
need nearby. Because of our wide
reach, we can be at many job sites within one day – saving you time,
saving you stress and saving
you money.
It’s a ceiling. It’s a roof. No, it’s both.Vulcraft’s Structural Cellular Ceiling/Deck combines functional, structural, aesthetic design and afordability in one product. By acting as both a ceiling and roof, this versatile product helps you achieve economies in construction. And it provides the clean and uncluttered appearance that is perfect for many diferent applications, including cafeterias, gymnasiums and indoor athletics facilities.
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The proof is always in the outcome.
Efficient joist and decking installationOur innovative products are easy to use, look great and reduce construction costs.
Vulcraft Outcomes
JOIST COMMERCIAL
RETAIL
CELLULAR DECKING
ECOSPAN®
DECK
MULTIFAMILY
JOIST
JOIST
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The culmination of our innovative approach, progressive technology, pioneering new
products and comprehensive service and support is a successful outcome for our
customers. From initial concept through inal delivery, our teams work hard to ensure that we are ofering products and services unmatched by anyone in the industry.
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When you build it, bring it to NuHeights.Each year, the NuHeights Design Awards recognize excellence and quality in professional
design and building construction. The competition is open to fabricators, erectors, architects
and general contractors of commercial buildings in the U.S. and Canada. Recognition
includes inclusion in our annual awards brochure, project promo sheet, press releases and publicity, Vulcraft website photo gallery and winner plaque.
If interested, please contact your local Vulcraft representative for more details.
NuHeights Design Award categories
Thank you for giving up some of
your precious time to let us show
you how Vulcraft can partner with
you by providing better products
and delivering better outcomes.
If you’d like to discuss how we can
work together on your next project,
please give us a call or visit our website.
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Isn’t it time to build
better with Vulcraft?
Better Partners. Better Products.
Better Outcomes.
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